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Foodborne pathogens cause around 47.8 million illnesses in the U.S. annually, with antimicrobial misuse in food production, particularly in poultry processing, contributing significantly to this public health challenge. Misuse of antimicrobials can contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and make the treatment of pathogens increasingly difficult. This emphasizes the need to investigate antimicrobial resistance in U.S. poultry. This study analyzes data from the NCBI Pathogen Isolates Browser (2015–2023) to explore the relationships between antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, AMR genes, and antimicrobials detected with resistance in pathogens isolated from chicken and turkey. Using principal component analysis and hierarchical clustering, we mapped and profiled regional and temporal patterns of antimicrobial resistance. Salmonella enterica was the most prevalent antimicrobial-resistant pathogen across both chicken and turkey, with notable outbreaks, particularly in the Northeast. Antimicrobial-resistant Campylobacter jejuni was more prevalent in chicken, particularly in California and Georgia, while Escherichia coli and Shigella were more prominent in turkey, with concentrated antimicrobial resistance in Texas for pathogen samples isolated from chicken. Resistance to tetracycline and streptomycin was widespread, with distinct regional clusters: antimicrobial resistance was concentrated in states like Minnesota for pathogens isolated from chicken, while AMR found in pathogens isolated from turkey was more evenly distributed across the Midwest. Key AMR genes, such as tet(A), mdsA, and mdsB, also followed similar patterns, peaking in 2019 and significantly declining by 2022. The observed decline in AMR cases may be linked to improved biosecurity measures and disruptions in detection due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This comprehensive study of antimicrobial resistance in U.S. poultry provides valuable insights into resistance trends, which provide useful information to inform targeted interventions and policies to mitigate AMR threats in the poultry production industry. For consumers, these findings emphasize the importance of proper food handling and cooking practices to reduce the risk of exposure to resistant pathogens. Regulatory authorities should focus on enforcing stricter antimicrobial usage policies and enhancing surveillance systems to sustain the reduction in AMR cases.

Background: The International Circumpolar Surveillance (ICS) program conducts surveillance on five invasive bacterial diseases: pneumococcal disease (IPD), group A streptococcus (iGAS), Haemophilus influenzae (Hi), meningococcal disease (IMD) and group B streptococcus (GBS). Invasive bacterial diseases have a higher burden of disease in northern populations than the rest of Canada. Methods: To describe the epidemiology of invasive bacterial diseases in northern Canada from 1999 to 2018, data for IPD, iGAS, Hi, IMD and GBS were extracted from the ICS program and the Canadian Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (CNDSS) and analyzed. Results: The annualized incidence rates for IPD, iGAS, Hi, GBS and IMD were 23.3, 10.5, 8.9, 1.9 and 1.1 per 100,000 population, respectively. The incidence of IPD, iGAS and Hi serotype b were 2.8, 3.2 and 8.8 times higher, respectively, in northern Canada than in the rest of Canada. Rates of disease decreased statistically significantly for IPD (β=−0.02) and increased statistically for iGAS (β=0.08) and Hi serotype a (β=0.04) during the study period. In Northern Canada, the annualized incidence rates for IPD, iGAS and Hi were statistically higher for Indigenous residents than for non-Indigenous residents. The highest incidence rates were among the very young and older age groups. Conclusion: Invasive bacterial diseases represent a high burden of disease in Canada’s northern populations. Indigenous peoples, children and seniors are particularly at risk.

Contexte : Le programme de surveillance circumpolaire internationale assure la surveillance de cinq maladies bactériennes invasives : les pneumococcies invasives, les infections invasives à streptocoque du groupe A, l’Haemophilus influenzae, les infections invasives à méningocoque et les streptocoques du groupe B. Les maladies bactériennes invasives ont une charge de morbidité plus élevée dans les populations nordiques que dans le reste du Canada. Méthodologies : Afin de décrire l’épidémiologie des maladies bactériennes invasives dans le nord du Canada de 1999 à 2018, les données relatives aux pneumococcies invasives, aux infections invasives à streptocoque du groupe A, à l’Haemophilus influenzae, aux infections invasives à méningocoque et aux streptocoques du groupe B ont été extraites du programme de surveillance circumpolaire internationale et du Système canadien de surveillance des maladies à déclaration obligatoire (SSMDO) et analysées. Résultats : Les taux d’incidence annualisés des pneumococcies invasives, des infections invasives à streptocoque du groupe A, de l’Haemophilus influenzae, des streptocoques du groupe B et des infections invasives à méningocoque étaient respectivement de 23,3, 10,5, 8,9, 1,9 et 1,1 pour 100 000 habitants. L’incidence de la pneumococcie invasive, de l’infection invasive à streptocoque du groupe A et de l’Haemophilus influenzae de type b (Hib) était respectivement 2,8, 3,2 et 8,8 fois plus élevée dans le Nord du Canada que dans le reste du pays. Les taux de maladie ont diminué de manière statistiquement significative pour la pneumococcie invasive (β = -0,02) et ont augmenté de manière statistique pour l’infection invasive à streptocoque du groupe A (β = 0,08) et l’Haemophilus influenzae sérotype a (β = 0,04) pendant la période d’étude. Dans le Nord du Canada, les taux d’incidence annualisés des pneumococcies invasives, des infections invasives à streptocoque du groupe A et de l’Haemophilus influenzae étaient statistiquement plus élevés chez les résidents autochtones que chez les résidents non autochtones. Les taux d’incidence les plus élevés ont été enregistrés dans les groupes d’âge très jeunes et plus âgés. Conclusion : Les maladies bactériennes invasives représentent une charge de morbidité importante pour les populations nordiques du Canada. Les peuples autochtones, les enfants et les personnes âgées sont particulièrement exposés.

Invasive Haemophilus influenzae type a (iHia) disease was detected in Alaska and Northern Canada in 2002 and 2000, respectively. From 2006 to 2017, 164 iHia cases (Alaska=53, Northern Canada=111) were reported. Rates of iHia disease per 100,000 persons were higher in Northern Canada compared to Alaska and were significantly higher in Indigenous (Alaska 2.8, Northern Canada 9.5) compared to non-Indigenous populations (Alaska 0.1, Northern Canada=0.4). Disease rates were highest in Indigenous children

Background: Atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia is the most common type of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. We sought to assess whether important anatomic factors, such as the location of the slow pathway, proximity to the bundle of His, and coronary sinus ostium dimensions, varied with patient age, and whether these factors had an impact on procedural duration, acute success, and complications. Methods: Baseline demographic and procedural data were collected, and the maps were analyzed. Linear regression models were performed to evaluate the associations between age and these anatomic variations. Associations were also assessed, with age categorized as being ≥ 60 years or < 60 years. Results: The slow pathway was more commonly located in a superior location relative to the coronary sinus ostium in older patients. The location of the slow pathway moved in a superior direction by 1 mm for every increase in 2 years from the mean estimate of age. Additionally the slow pathway tended to be closer to the coronary sinus ostium in older patients, and the diameter of the ostium was larger in older patients. This resulted in longer procedure time, longer ablation times, and a greater need for long sheaths for stability. Conclusions: The location of the slow pathway becomes more superior and closer to the coronary sinus ostium with increasing age. Additionally, the coronary sinus diameter increases with age. These factors result in longer ablation and procedural times in older patients. Résumé: Contexte: La tachycardie par réentrée nodale auriculoventriculaire est le type le plus fréquent de tachycardie supraventriculaire paroxystique. Nous avons voulu évaluer si des facteurs anatomiques importants, tels que l'emplacement de la voie lente, la proximité du faisceau de His et les dimensions de l'orifice du sinus coronaire (ostium), variaient avec l’âge, et si ces facteurs avaient un effet sur la durée de l'intervention, le succès à court terme et les complications. Méthodologie: Des données sur les caractéristiques démographiques initiales et l'intervention ont été recueillies, et les cartes obtenues ont été analysées. Des modèles de régression linéaire ont servi à déterminer les corrélations entre l’âge et ces variations anatomiques. Les corrélations ont aussi été évaluées selon des catégories d’âge, soit ≥ 60 ans et

Nearly 50,000 Canadian children live in foster care. Compared with their peers, foster children experience greater independence and decreased guidance, predisposing them to harmful exposures such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), illicit drugs, and alcohol. Foster children also report a higher level of childhood abuse compared with the general population. This study aimed to: 1) investigate substance/alcohol use disorder, adverse childhood events (ACE), TBI, aggression levels, and the difference between normalized percentages of brain regions of interest (ROIs) in a sample of Canadian youths with and without foster care history; 2) determine the prevalence of substance/alcohol use disorder, ACE, and aggression levels within individuals with foster care history when stratified by likelihood of TBI; and 3) determine the significant correlates of elevated aggression levels within this population. Participants completed standardized questionnaires that measured the prevalence of TBI, substance and alcohol use disorder, ACE, and aggression. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to measure differences in brain ROI. Regression and network analysis were used to study interactions between variables. Seventy-four participants (51 individuals with foster care history and 23 age-matched controls from the general population) completed standardized questionnaires. Fifty-five of these individuals (39 foster participants and 16 controls) underwent brain MRI. Foster participants had higher prevalence of substance use disorder (p?0.001), alcohol use disorder (p?=?0.003), ACE (p?

Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are non-coding RNAs generated from pre-mRNAs of coding genes by the splicing machinery whose function in the heart is poorly understood. Here the authors show that AAV-mediated delivery of the circRNA circFndc3b prevents cardiomyocyte apoptosis, enhances angiogenesis, and attenuates LV dysfunction post-MI in mice by regulating FUS-VEGF-A signalling.

Background Impaired angiogenic abilities of the microvascular endothelial cell (MVEC) play a crucial role in diabetes mellitus–impaired ischemic tissue repair. However, the underlying mechanisms of diabetes mellitus–impaired MVEC function remain unclear. We studied the role of serum‐derived small extracellular vesicles (ssEVs) in diabetes mellitus–impaired MVEC function. Methods and Results ssEVs were isolated from 8‐week‐old male db/db and db/+ mice by ultracentrifugation and size/number were determined by the Nano‐sight tracking system. Diabetic ssEVs significantly impaired tube formation and migration abilities of human MVECs. Furthermore, local transplantation of diabetic ssEVs strikingly reduced blood perfusion and capillary/arteriole density in ischemic hind limb of wildtype C57BL/6J mice. Diabetic ssEVs decreased secretion/expression of several pro‐angiogenic factors in human MVECs. Mechanistically, expression of enhancer of zest homolog 2 (EZH2), the major methyltransferase responsible for catalyzing H3K27me3 (a transcription repressive maker), and H3K27me3 was increased in MVECs from db/db mice. Diabetic ssEVs increased EZH2 and H3K27me3 expression/activity in human MVECs. Expression of EZH2 mRNA was increased in diabetic ssEVs. EZH2‐specific inhibitor significantly reversed diabetic ssEVs‐enhanced expression of EZH2 and H3K27me3, impaired expression of angiogenic factors, and improved blood perfusion and vessel density in ischemic hind limb of C57BL/6J mice. Finally, EZH2 inactivation repressed diabetic ssEVs‐induced H3K27me3 expression at promoter of pro‐angiogenic genes. Conclusions Diabetic ssEVs impair the angiogenic property of MVECs via, at least partially, transferring EZH2 mRNA to MVECs, thus inducing the epigenetic mechanism involving EZH2‐enhanced expression of H3K27me3 and consequent silencing of pro‐angiogenic genes. Our findings unravel the cellular mechanism and expand the scope of bloodborne substances that impair MVEC function in diabetes mellitus.

Human lymphocytes exposed to Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa) cytolethal distending toxin (Cdt) undergo cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. In previous studies, we demonstrated that the active Cdt subunit, CdtB, is a potent phosphatidylinositol (PI) 3,4,5-triphosphate phosphatase. Moreover, AaCdt-treated cells exhibit evidence of PI-3-kinase (PI-3K) signaling blockade characterized by reduced levels of PIP3, pAkt, and pGSK3β. We have also demonstrated that PI-3K blockade is a requisite of AaCdt-induced toxicity in lymphocytes. In this study, we extended our observations to include assessment of Cdts from Haemophilus ducreyi (HdCdt) and Campylobacter jejuni (CjCdt). We now report that the CdtB subunit from HdCdt and CjCdt, similar to that of AaCdt, exhibit potent PIP3 phosphatase activity and that Jurkat cells treated with these Cdts exhibit PI-3K signaling blockade: reduced levels of pAkt and pGSK3β. Since non-phosphorylated GSK3β is the active form of this kinase, we compared Cdts for dependence on GSK3β activity. Two GSK3β inhibitors were employed, LY2090314 and CHIR99021; both inhibitors blocked the ability of Cdts to induce cell cycle arrest. We have previously demonstrated that AaCdt induces increases in the CDK inhibitor, p21CIP1/WAF1, and, further, that this was a requisite for toxin-induced cell death via apoptosis. We now demonstrate that HdCdt and CjCdt also share this requirement. It is also noteworthy that p21CIP1/WAF1 was not involved in the ability of the three Cdts to induce cell cycle arrest. Finally, we demonstrate that, like AaCdt, HdCdt is dependent upon the host cell protein, cellugyrin, for its toxicity (and presumably internalization of CdtB); CjCdt was not dependent upon this protein. The implications of these findings as they relate to Cdt’s molecular mode of action are discussed.

Objective: For many in the United States, standard health insurance does not cover eyecare, leading to lapses in care and exacerbations of pre-existing conditions. Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) recognizes the importance of ocular health and offers the opportunity to engage the community through student-run vision screenings. This study aims to assess the effect of medical student-run vision screenings in supplementing pre-clinical education and to review health fair data on common vision pathologies seen in Harlem, New York. Methods: Pre- and post-surveys were administered to medical student volunteers to assess their comfort in performing a basic vision screening. Training was given in regards to screening protocols and applied at health fairs. Results: 90% of medical students (n=20) indicated discomfort in performing a basic vision screening when solely relying on their preclinical coursework. In comparison, after a training session and use during a health fair, 100% (n=20) indicated that they were comfortable with performing a vision screening. 60% of health fair participants (n=193) met referral criteria in requiring further testing or follow-up care. 100% of participants had some degree of refractive error, with 6% (n=7) having concomitant color vision abnormality and 9% (n=11) with macular abnormalities. Conclusion: Osteopathic medical students are better equipped to perform basic vision screenings and recognize visual disease with additional training and practice at health fairs. This engagement allows for early clinical experience, osteopathic outreach, and interprofessionalism. Furthermore, this provides an opportunity for community members to receive information that may guide future health decisions.

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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from stem /progenitor cells harbor immense potential to promote cardiomyocyte survival and neovascularization, and to mitigate ischemic injury. However, EVs’ parental stem/progenitor cells showed modest benefits in clinical trials, suggesting autologous stem cell/EV quality might have been altered by stimuli associated with the co-morbidities such as hyperglycemia associated with diabetes. Hyperglycemia is a characteristic of diabetes and a major driving factor in cardiovascular disease. The functional role of stem/progenitor cell-derived EVs and the molecular signature of their secreted EV cargo under hyperglycemic conditions remain elusive. Therefore, we hypothesized that hyperglycemic stress causes transcriptome changes in stem/progenitor cell-derived EVs that may compromise their reparative function. In this study, we performed an unbiased analysis of EV transcriptome signatures from 3 different stem/progenitor cell types by RNA sequencing. The analysis revealed differential expression of a variety of RNA species in EVs. Specifically, we identified 241 common-dysregulated mRNAs, 21 ncRNAs, and 16 miRNAs in three stem cell-derived EVs. Gene Ontology revealed that potential function of common mRNAs mostly involved in metabolism and transcriptional regulation. This study provides potential candidates for preventing the adverse effects of hyperglycemia-induced stem/progenitor cell-derived EV dysfunction, and reference data for future biological studies and application of stem/progenitor cell-derived EVs.

Abstract Introduction The pelvic exam is by nature a challenging procedure to perform well, as it requires a provider to establish with a patient a level of trust high enough to permit inspection and palpation of one of the most private and intimate parts of the body. Unfortunately, data suggest that providers have not mastered the art of performing a sensitive and tolerable pelvic exam. Levels of distress have been shown to be especially high among certain groups, including patients with sexual and gender minority status, disabilities, obesity, and a history of trauma. Individuals who experience exam-related pain or discomfort are less likely to return for future care; accordingly, disparities in cervical cancer screening have been documented in each of the aforementioned populations. This resource includes all of the materials needed to run an OSCE station focused on providing formative feedback to primary care residents regarding their ability to perform a sensitive and technically proficient pelvic exam/Pap test for a standardized patient who identifies as lesbian and has a history of trauma. Methods For the past 3 years we have implemented (and continue to use) this OSCE as an integral component of a multistation OSCE designed to provide formative feedback to residents enrolled in the HIV Primary Care Track of the 3-year BIDMC internal medicine residency program. After completion of each year of training, residents rotate through four sequential OSCE stations; this OSCE is one of these stations administered at the end of the PGY2 year. Results To date, 12 PGY2 residents (four per year) enrolled in the HIV Primary Care Track have participated in this OSCE station. Total performance, encompassing history, exam, and counseling skills, as rated by faculty checklists was 23.5 out of 30. Communication performance (i.e., patient centered communication, interpersonal skills, and global rating), available for eight of the residents, as rated by standardized patients, was 78.3/90. Discussion The pelvic exam is by nature a challenging procedure to perform well. Unfortunately, data suggest that providers have not mastered the art of performing a sensitive and tolerable pelvic exam. This OSCE includes all the materials to run a station focused on providing formative feedback to residents regarding their ability to perform a sensitive and technically proficient pelvic exam. With minor adaptations, the case can be adapted to feature a patient on the female-to-male transgender spectrum. Use of the case may also be appropriate for other health professions trainees.

Abstract Receiving a new diagnosis of HIV is a traumatic experience for patients, who commonly exhibit shock, denial, anger, or despair as initial reactions. This brief standardized patient case assesses a resident's ability to disclose a new diagnosis of HIV to a patient, to provide counseling to a patient with limited medical knowledge, and to select appropriate laboratory tests following a new diagnosis of HIV. This resource contains examiner instructions, resident instructions, a standardized patient script, an examiner checklist, and a standardized patient checklist. This case was used in the context of an objective structured clinical exam (OSCE) for internal medicine residents in a 3-year program for HIV primary care training. However, the case can be utilized as a “giving bad news” scenario or as an educational experience. The resource was piloted using a medical resident not involved in the HIV primary care track. This provided a good opportunity to clarify any confusion about the station, trouble-shoot any logistical problems, and fine-tune any aspects of the standardized patient performance. Focus groups conducted immediately after the resource, as well as 2 months afterwards, demonstrated that residents felt the case was very realistic, including the dramatic emotional reaction of the standardized patient. The participants also felt that the case was central to the skills expected of an HIV primary care provider. Overall, the residents enjoyed the resource as a formative experience.

Abstract This resource is a comprehensive toolkit designed to assist junior faculty members in the process of scientific writing and publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. This toolkit explains how to plan a scholarly project and conduct a literature search. The toolkit goes on to address the basics of publication in a peer-reviewed journal, including choosing the appropriate target journal, establishing a timetable, writing for scientific audiences, and submitting the manuscript. Throughout this toolkit, we have also provided advice specifically targeted to medical educators. This toolkit was initially distributed as a hard copy to a small group of participants in the Brigham and Women's Series for Medical Educators and the Brigham and Women's Faculty Mentoring Leadership Program. It was also distributed to 200 attendees of the Harvard Medical School Academy Writing for Scholarship Symposium in May 2012. The symposium was designed to complement the toolkit by providing an interactive forum for discussion of challenges in scholarly writing and publication.

The Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) is a ubiquitous human alpha-herpesvirus that is the causative agent of chicken pox and shingles. Although an attenuated VZV vaccine (v-Oka) has been widely used in children in the United States, chicken pox outbreaks are still seen, and the shingles vaccine only reduces the risk of shingles by 50%. Therefore, VZV still remains an important public health concern. Knowledge of VZV replication and pathogenesis remains limited due to its highly cell-associated nature in cultured cells, the difficulty of generating recombinant viruses, and VZV's almost exclusive tropism for human cells and tissues. In order to circumvent these hurdles, we cloned the entire VZV (p-Oka) genome into a bacterial artificial chromosome that included a dual-reporter system (GFP and luciferase reporter genes). We used PCR-based mutagenesis and the homologous recombination system in the E. coli to individually delete each of the genome's 70 unique ORFs. The collection of viral mutants obtained was systematically examined both in MeWo cells and in cultured human fetal skin organ samples. We use our genome-wide deletion library to provide novel functional annotations to 51% of the VZV proteome. We found 44 out of 70 VZV ORFs to be essential for viral replication. Among the 26 non-essential ORF deletion mutants, eight have discernable growth defects in MeWo. Interestingly, four ORFs were found to be required for viral replication in skin organ cultures, but not in MeWo cells, suggesting their potential roles as skin tropism factors. One of the genes (ORF7) has never been described as a skin tropic factor. The global profiling of the VZV genome gives further insights into the replication and pathogenesis of this virus, which can lead to improved prevention and therapy of chicken pox and shingles.

Abstract Introduction The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education defines systems-based practice as a residents' understanding of the health care system and their ability to efficiently and effectively utilize resources within this system. We developed this module to train medical residents in the delivery of optimal care to patients by helping them navigate the complex maze of health care resources and to make transitions of care more seamless. Methods We created an interactive, web-based 30-minute module based on the story of an older patient who presents to an emergency room with focal weakness after a recent hospital stay. The key curricular components of this training module are: (1) the basic elements of Medicare and Medicaid, (2) the various levels of post-acute hospital care for older patients, and (3) the role of provider-to-provider and provider-to-patient communication in patient transitions of care, including the critical elements of an effective discharge summary. The vignette has been tailored to be applicable to multidisciplinary trainees. Interactive questions are embedded within the case to emphasize key teaching points while continuing to engage the learners. Results We piloted this web-based module on trainees of the Harvard Geriatric Medicine Fellowship. Among the 10 fellows who participated, there was an average increase in score between pre- and posttests of 10.6% (from 79% to 90%). The module was well-received by the trainees, and we anticipate a greater improvement in performance among trainees who have never been trained in geriatric medicine. Discussion Systems-based practice is difficult to teach. By creating and piloting this web-based module we hope to offer residency directors an effective and entertaining interactive tool which may be used in either a didactic or an individual setting. Geriatric medicine offers an ideal forum for such teaching.

Abstract This is a web-based virtual patient case about a 21-year-old White (non-Hispanic) female diagnosed with migraines and central nervous system tumor.

Abstract Introduction The breast exam is traditionally a difficult portion of the physical exam to master. Medical students may use textbooks with static images or outdated videotapes as reference materials, and they have few opportunities to learn from standardized patients. Instruction in the clinical clerkships is sporadic, if present at all. As a result, a skill that is of high importance in health care maintenance is neglected. We created resource containing a number of web-based digital video tutorials to demonstrate the breast exam in an evidence-based and standardized fashion. Methods In these tutorials, the lead author performs the examinations on a standardized patient. Comprehensive text accompanying these videos focuses on practical instructional details and provides practical advice about how to perform particular maneuvers. Results This web-based tutorial of the breast exam has been one of the most popular educational resources at the Shapiro Institute, and used extensively at the Harvard Medical School for the Patient-Doctor II course and accessed 6,216 times in April 2005. Results In the future, a formal study measuring effectiveness of the tutorials will be performed by looking at OSCE performance in students who have used these materials.

Abstract IL-10 expressing regulatory B cells (B10) play a key role in immune system balance by limiting excessive inflammatory responses. Effects of toll-like receptor signaling and co-stimulatory molecules on B10 activity during innate and adaptive immune responses are not fully understood. Objective This study is to determine the effects of P. gingivalis LPS and CpG on B10 cell expansion and IL-10 competency in vitro. Material and Methods Spleen B cells were isolated from C57BL/6J mice with or without formalin-fixed P. gingivalis immunization. B cells were cultured for 48 hours under the following conditions: CD40L, CD40L+LPS, CD40L+CpG, and CD40L+LPS+CpG in the presence or absence of fixed P. gingivalis. Percentages of CD1dhiCD5+ B cells were measured by flow cytometry. IL-10 mRNA expression and secreted IL-10 were measured by real-time quantitative PCR and by ELISA respectively. Results P. gingivalis LPS plus CD40L significantly increased CD1dhiCD5+ B cell percentages and secreted IL-10 levels in both immunized and non-immunized mice B cells in the presence or absence of P. gingivalis, compared with control group. Secreted IL-10 levels were significantly increased in CD40L+LPS treated group compared with CD40L treatment group in the absence of P. gingivalis. CpG plus CD40L significantly decreased CD1dhiCD5+ B cell percentages, but greatly elevated secreted IL-10 levels in immunized and non-immunized mice B cells in the absence of P. gingivalis, compared with CD40L treatment group. Conclusions P. gingivalis LPS and CpG differentially enhance IL-10 secretion and expansion of mouse B10 cells during innate and adaptive immune responses.